Fall 2001

Advanced Theories & Practices in Mental Retardation

In-depth study of mental retardation of children and youth, with an emphasis on educational implications and interventions.

Theory and methodology associated with norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum-based, ecological and psychoneurological assessment procedures for exceptional students.

Foundations/Introduction to Special Education

Survey of all exceptionalities including current trends and issues related to the field of special education.

An advanced seminar stressing cross-categorical relationships.  Topics include research that deals with paradigms for providing service, service models and legal mandates.  This course is for those students at the end of their master’s degree program.